The Gate Hangs High

8.5 17 reviews
12pm every Friday
12pm every friday
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Aerial view of the pub
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Grass pitches
Space behind the pub
Spacious field
Garden
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  • Stays in the lush green grounds of a traditional Cotswolds inn
  • A five-minute drive to Hook Norton Brewery and 10 to Broughton Castle
  • Meals made with local ingredients served at the dog-friendly pub
Set your tent up in the grounds of a cracker of a Cotswolds inn with an intriguing name – The Gate Hangs High – for a break exploring the gorgeous green hills and honey-coloured villages of an especially famed part of Oxfordshire. This spot’s brilliant for fans of both tradition and beer: every Friday (depending on the weather), the pub’s casks are delivered the old-school way by horse-drawn dray. And for more alcohol-related attractions, the well-known Hook Norton Brewery is a pleasant half-hour walk away; the space hosts tours and visitors can craft their own beer for special occasions (ask at The Gate about pre-booking your slot). Drinks are, of course, also sorted back at the pub. Cosy up next to the inglenook fireplace with a glass of something chilled, or book a table in the restaurant section for a locally sourced meal. The chef’s pies are said to be popular with the area’s residents and the inn welcomes dogs too – it keeps canines satisfied with dog treats available at the bar. As well as stunning views of the Cotswolds' hilly landscape, this place in Hook Norton also has essentials like a chemical disposal area and recycling facilities, plus an outdoor shower, toilets and sinks. A shop’s just down the road for gathering up supplies.

Site type

Tent pitches 15
Motorhome pitches 4
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Pop-up campsite

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Pop-up campsite Pub campsite Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

The Gate Hangs High

Whichford Road

Hook Norton

Oxfordshire

England

OX15 5DF

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.01146°N
1.48422°W

Nearest transport

Coach
7.4 mi Bus Station
15.7 mi Riverside Bus Station
16 mi Caversfield Turn
Rail
7.5 mi Banbury Rail Station
8.7 mi Kings Sutton Rail Station
9.3 mi Moreton-in-Marsh Rail Station
Airport
14.4 mi London Oxford Airport
24.6 mi Coventry Airport
29.9 mi Gloucestershire Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

This part of the Cotswolds has ample attractions to visit, from stately homes to pretty villages, and is within reach of activities like golfing and horse riding as a course and stables are a five-minute drive away. Beat your travel partner during a round on the green, trot along bridleways in the pretty countryside, then seek out the area’s sights: landmarks like Broughton Castle and the Rollright Stones – three Neolithic and Bronze Age monuments – are accessible within 10 minutes. Fancy following in the footsteps of the aristocracy? Other renowned buildings in the area include Blenheim Palace (25 minutes), a massive country house owned by the Dukes of Marlborough, and there are cute cottages to check out in classic Cotswolds villages like Bourton-on-the-Water (half an hour). If you fancy having a gander at some prim and proper gardens, this region has manicured outdoor spaces by the dozen – get over to the grounds of the National Trust’s Hidcote Manor Gardens (35 minutes) or see animals ranging from meerkats to rhinos in the pristine parkland of the Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens (40 minutes).

Must see

Chastleton House 7.6 mi

Compton Verney 11.5 mi

Hidcote Manor Garden (National Trust) 12.1 mi

Blenheim Palace 12.9 mi

Royal Shakespeare Theatre 15.5 mi

National Trust

Chastleton House 7.6 mi

Farnborough Hall 10.1 mi

Hidcote Manor Garden 12.1 mi

Charlecote Park 14.4 mi

Snowshill Manor and Garden 16.1 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Hook Norton - Sibford Ferris 0.9 mi

Burdrop - Sibford Circular 1.8 mi

Wigginton Heath - Swacliffe - Tadmarton 1.9 mi

Wigginton - Swerford 2.2 mi

Swalcliffe Circular 2.3 mi

Local events

  • Fairport's Cropredy Convention (Thursday 7 August 2025 – Thursday 7 August 2025)

    Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire 10.1 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Reviews

8.5

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Budget/backpackerPeaceful

88% would recommend this site to a friend

88% would stay here again

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great stay

Overall 10/10

Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Friendly staff, great food in the pub, clean pitch

Disliked Farm Nextdoor can be quite noisy. Not that bad though.

Good value for the money outside facilities are ok perfect pub stay

Overall 10/10

Location
 10
Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
 6
Wifi
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Lesley T.

Electric optional grass touring pitch

Liked Warm friendly welcome on arrival
A choice of where to park up in the field behind the pub with electricity hook up
There is an outside toilet and shower room to use when the pub is shut which is ok ish
In the pub we had a lovely meal and dessert it’s like home made food with fresh vegetables, and of course a drink or 2 all the staff are warm and friendly and the locals too
Would definitely use as a stopover again good value for the money
Perfect pub stay

Disliked Shower room was ok ish

Nice quiet spot for an overnight stay when 'on the road'

Overall 8/10

Location
 10
Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
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Wifi
 6
Anonymous

Electric optional grass touring pitch

Liked Very quiet, facilities were good (toilet/shower, drinking water, black water disposal) and had a nice field for the dog to sniff about in.

Disliked We paid for electric hookup but the hookups were on an uneven grass field through a narrow gate. Decided not to risk it with our large 4-berth 7m motorhome and stayed in the car park instead. Still had a good night.

Great friendly site

Overall 10/10

Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
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Hannah B.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Open field, friendly hosts, lots of space for children to run, so much wildlife, clean toilets and shower.

Good site with a fantastic pub to visit

Overall 8/10

Location
 10
Value for money
 8
Accommodation
 8
Facilities / Activities
 8
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 8
Cleanliness
 8
Wifi
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Karen Y.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked We loved this site. The staff are incredibly friendly and helpful. We were fortunate to get there early and get a flat pitch at the top of the field. Great views. Great location. Food in the pub was brilliant.

Disliked Need a pot washing station. Some Non electric pitches were on a bit of a slope.

Enjoyed ideal for touring some to stay for a couple of nights.

Overall 8/10

Location
 8
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Electric optional grass touring pitch

Liked Landlord and pub was excellent. Good food and ale. Electric hook up spot on.

Disliked Field a bit rustic but ok. Toilet and shower was sparse.

Good location, very friendly helpful staff.…

Overall 8/10

Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 6
Facilities / Activities
 6
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
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Mike l.

Electric optional grass touring pitch

Liked Good location, very friendly helpful staff.

Disliked The british weather meaning the field was very damp!!

Think Twice

Overall 4/10

Location
 8
Value for money
 2
Accommodation
 2
Facilities / Activities
 4
Customer service
 2
Child friendliness
 2
Cleanliness
 2
Wifi
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Anonymous

Electric optional grass touring pitch

Liked The wine in the pub the pub was nice

Disliked The field was very un level not even mowed very dangerous for levelling caravan. This is ok for over night stay for a small van but not for twin wheel caravan electric too low so couldn’t get electric.

Food…

Overall 10/10

Location
 8
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
 10
Customer service
 8
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
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Anonymous

Electric optional grass touring pitch

Liked Food

Grt host Peter good food cheep good beer noisy with skip yard behind

Overall 6/10

Location
 6
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 8
Facilities / Activities
 6
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 6
Wifi
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Barry P.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Loverly host food fabulous good beer

Disliked Shower only one and needs a bit of upgrade

Frequently asked questions

  • Does The Gate Hangs High have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Gate Hangs High dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Gate Hangs High? This part of the Cotswolds has ample attractions to visit, from stately homes to pretty villages, and is within reach of activities like golfing and horse riding as a course and stables … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Gate Hangs High?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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